Find a Plant-Based Professional

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Dr Jenny Ashdown

Dr Jenny Ashdown is a plant-based doctor who has an interest in preventative and functional medicine.
Dr Ashdown works with all aspects of chronic disease, enabling patients to enjoy the benefits of lifestyle change for improvement of their health

Located in Plymouth and Exeter

Email: jenniferashdown@doctors.org.uk
Tel: 07528 313034​

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Dr Adigo Atabo BM BS BMedSc(Hons) MRCS MIH FWACS(Plastics) IFMCP

Functional Medicine Specialist

As a surgeon and the first doctor in England to be certified with the Institute for Functional Medicine, Dr Atabo’s hallmark is thorough precision.
Dr Atabo offers a comprehensive functional medicine review paying close attention to every detail. Her unique offering is to produce a network chart for every patient, showing the links between history, symptoms and biomarkers, revealing treatment opportunities that other practitioners miss.
Dr Atabo is a Bredesen Protocol™ practitioner. She specialises in mild cognitive decline as seen in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, as well as managing other neurological disorders, allergy and autoimmune disease, digestive disorders, hormone imbalance, metabolic and circulatory disease.
Website: www.doctorfunctionalmedicine.com
Email: reception@doctorfunctionalmedicine.com
Location: London

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Mrs Nitu Bajekal

Mrs Nitu Bajekal MD,FRCOG, DIP IBLM (Lifestyle Medicine Physician)

Consultant Gynaecologist

NHS: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (Barnet Hospital)

Private: Spire Bushey Hospital, Heathbourne road, Watford WD23 1RD

Website: www.nitubajekal.com
Email: bajekalsec@aol.com

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Mr Rajiv Bajekal

Mr Rajiv Bajekal MS, FRCS ORTH, DIP IBLM (Lifestyle Medicine Physician)

Consultant Spinal Orthopaedic Surgeon

NHS: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust ( Barnet Hospital)

Private: Spire Bushey Hospital, Heathbourne road, Watford WD23 1RD

Email: bajekalsec@aol.com

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Dr Ulrich Bartels FRCOG FRCPI

Plant based Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in Ireland

Training and work experience in Germany, UK and Ireland
Plant based medicine course Winchester
Uses Food as medicine actively
Works in Health service Executive Ireland: Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar, co Mayo:
Ask your GP to refer you to my Obstetric or Gynaecology clinic

Also practices in Rooms / private:
No 1 St Patrick’s Avenue, Castlebar, Co Mayo F23R123 Ireland
Contact via phone +353 94 9024084, Fax +353 94 09024085
Or email Ulrich.Bartels@hse.ie
Or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.Ulrich.Bartels.Ltd/
My practice team has two midwives, nutritionist, reflexologist and osteopath on site.

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Dr Isabel Benard

Dr Isabelle Benard is a private GP working in West London. She has a particular interest in whole food plant based nutrition and lifestyle modification and is very keen to help patients tackle their health issues through lifestyle changes. She has a certificate in Plant Based nutrition from Winchester University.

Private consultations at Palace Gate Practice (0207 244 5800) and The Medical Chambers Kensington (0207 244 4200) in Earl’s Court, London.

Email: drbenard@themedicalchambers.com

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Dr. Areli K Cuevas Ocampo

Expertise in raw-vegan diets for disease prevention and reversal.

Dr. Areli K Cuevas-Ocampo is a Consultant Neuropathologist based in Bristol, UK. She is certified in Plant-Based Nutrition at the University of Winchester. She combines her medical background, plant-based knowledge, and her own experience as a raw-foodist to educate people about the incredible benefits of incorporating more raw fruits and vegetables into our diets to overcome chronic medical conditions, losing weight and slowing down aging in the process.

Contact
Email: therawvegandoctor@gmail.com
Instagram: @rawvegandoctor
Facebook: Rawvegandoctor
Twitter: @rawvegandoctor
Youtube: rawvegandoctor

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Dr Alan Desmond

Gastroenterologist based in Devon, 30 minutes south of Exeter.

Private practice: All details and appointment enquiries via www.devongutclinic.com

NHS practice: TORBAY Hospital, Lowes Bridge, TORQUAY, TQ2 7AA

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Dr/Miss Claire Fraser Taylor

MBChB (Edin), AMC, MS, FRACS (Urol), CESR, DIP IBLM (Lifestyle Medicine Physician) and ANZ certificate of post fellowship education and training in transplantation surgery RACS

Qualified in both Urology and Transplantation in both Australia and the UK (hence the interchangable titles). Claire has always been an advocate for complete physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing and have a specialty interest in female UTIs. Also available for telemedicine consultations.

NHS: St Georges Hospital (Tooting, London) and Queen Mary’s (Roehampton)

Email: claire.frasertaylor@stgeorges.nhs.uk
Instagram: @drclairefrasertaylor

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Dr Laura Freeman, MBChB, MRCGP, CCFP, Dip IBLM/BSLM

A UK trained GP, Dr Laura Freeman is now working as a certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician and CHIP Facilitator.

Private Lifestyle Medicine clinics based in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Email: drlauramichelefreeman@gmail.com
Instagram: @drlaurafreeman

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​Dr Adam Joiner BSc MBBS MRCPsych MMEd​

Consultant psychiatrist in general adult mental health, also specialising in adult ADHD. Involved in research in plant-based diets in mental health conditions.

NHS: Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust
Private: www.psychiatry-uk.com (available nationally via online consultations)
Website: www.lancashirepsychiatry.com
Email: adamjoinerpsych@gmail.com

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Dr Sue Kenneally, MBBS MRCGP MSc NutMed ANutr

Sue is qualified as both a GP and a nutritionist, and has a special interest in weight management. She is based in Wales.

Email: sue.kenneally@btinternet.com
Facebook: DrSueKenneally
Twitter: @drsuekenneally

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Dr Miriam Maisel MD, Dip BSLM/IBLM

General Practice/Family Practice, with extensive training in Plant Based Nutrition over the past decade. Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician. Author of medical textbook chapter concerning clinical research supporting a nutritional approach to chronic disease. Licensed and working in UK and Israel, where I do private work, including Skype consultations for patients anywhere in the world.

Please see www.dr-maisel.co.il for further information on consultation as well as useful resources. Click on US flag for English.

Email: drmiriammaisel@hotmail.com

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​Dr Gemma Newman​

General Practitioner and expert in whole food plant-based eating, dermatology, aesthetics, family planning, articles/media work and coaching.

Based in Bucks/Surrey/Berks/West London

Website: gemmanewman.com
Email: gemmanewman@doctors.org.uk
Instagram: @Plantpowerdoctor
Facebook: Dr Gemma Newman

Private and NHS work, but for anyone not registered at my practice Private work only.
NHS website: orchardsurgeryashford.co.uk

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​Dr Alka Patel

Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician, Health Coach and GP.

She runs private Lifestyle Medicine Clinics based at the Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre in Elstree, Hertfordshire. She is also available anywhere digitally (Skype/Zoom)

Her areas of Specialist Interest are: Diabetes, Weight Management, Epigenetics, Habit-Change, Wellbeing of Drs, Workplace Wellbeing.
Podcast: Lifestyle First (from January 2020)
Media work/Speaker

For more info and to book a Free Discovery Call visit her website: www.dralkapatel.com
For Clinic Bookings contact Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre: 020 8736 4608

Follow her through her social media handles:
LinkedIn: Dr Alka Patel
Instagram: @dr_alkapatel
Facebook: Alka Patel
Twitter: dr_alkapatel

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​Dr Meg Pryor BMedSci BM BS DRCOG MRCGP​

Dr Pryor is a GP in Nottinghamshire whose interests include women’s health, family medicine and chronic disease prevention. She has a particular interest in the impact of nutrition on health and practices holistic lifestyle medicine.

Contact for further info/services;
Email: meg.pryor@doctors.org.uk
Tel: 07845 412664

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Dr Sudhir Sethi

MBBS MD MRCP FRCPCH MPH
Consultant Paediatrician
NHS: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Paediatrician with interest in whole food plant-based nutrition, paediatrics, public health, lifestyle medicine & holistic health.

Region: North Wales, Wales & North West

Email: sudhirsethi1@hotmail.com

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Dr Nesan Shanmugam BSc (Hons), MBBS, MRCP, MD (Res), PGCertMedEd

Consultant Cardiologist | Honorary Senior Lecturer

NHS: St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London
NHS website: https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/people/nesan-shanmugam/

Private: St George’s Hospital, London; Spire St Anthony’s Hospital, Sutton
Email: nesan.shanmugam@gmail.com

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​Dr Hannah Short MA (Oxon) MB BChir MRCGP DRCOG DFRSH​

​GP specialist in Menopause and Premenstrual Disorders. Dr Short has a special interest in the role of plant-based nutrition in women’s health, in particular the association between gut health and hormonal balance.

Private practice in Ely, Cambridgeshire: www.drhannahshort.co.uk
NHS practice in Newmarket, Suffolk: Regular sessions at www.oakfieldsurgery.org (only available for registered patients)
Email: contact@drhannahshort.co.uk
Facebook: DrHannahShort
Twitter: @drhannahshort

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​Dr Aryan Tavakkoli MRCP FRACP CFMP​

Medical Director, Quantum Clinic

Dr Tavakkoli is a plant-based consultant physician offering an integrative approach to support adults with cancer. This includes addressing nutrition, lifestyle, recommended supplements and metabolic pathway blockers, functional medicine testing and some complementary therapies. Detailed information on her approach to cancer is provided in the website below.

Website: quantumclinic.co.uk
Email: reception@quantumclinic.co.uk
Tel: 01825 841155

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Carmela Arturi

Health and Life Coach. Transition to plant-based diet, meal planning, preparation, shopping, kitchen makeover.

Reduced rates for PBHP members. First consultation free of charge. (Pro Bono available for special cases – please ask.)
All consultations via internet.

Website: www.carmelaforpiloting.com
Email: carmelaforpiloting@gmail.com

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Colette Fox

Colette is a Plant-Based Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach who helps the plant-curious to incorporate more plant foods into their diet, or transition to entirely plant-based. Colette also coaches people who are experiencing, or on the brink of, chronic health conditions and are ready to start to making positive changes to their diet & lifestyle. Consultations include dietary analysis & meal planning. Free friendly initial chat to establish your goals and best next steps. All consultations are online.

Website: thehealthhabit.co
Email: hello@thehealthhabit.co
Tel: 07971 472359

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Kate McIver

Kate is a psychotherapist, mindfulness teacher and lifestyle medicine practitioner with a special interest in plant-based nutrition for mental/physical health and eating issues.

Based in West Yorkshire, Kate offers one to one appointments, with a free initial telephone consultation. She also delivers courses and workshops focusing on stress-management, resilience, and lifestyle changes to improve and maintain health. She works with staff teams, local authorities, the general public and in community health settings.

Website: www.insighted.co.uk
Email: Kate@insighted.co.uk
Tel: 07534 950 354

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Miranda Olding RGN MSCN

Miranda Olding RGN MSCN is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Multiple Sclerosis with a special interest in health promotion and plant based wholefood diet, currently for the NHS in Bedfordshire. She is also the UK trainer in and distributor of Action Potential Simulation, (APS Therapy) machines for natural pain relief and energy enhancement.

Blog: MirandasMSblog.com
Website: www.painfreepotential.co.uk
Email: miranda.olding@gmail.com

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Dr Barry Orr

Dr Barry Orr is a clinical psychologist with special interest in plant based nutrition and mental health/psychological practice, based in West Kent.

NHS based inquiries: Basildon Mental Health Unit Nethermayne , Basildon, Essex, SS16 5NL Tel: 0300 123 0808

Non NHS private therapy inquiries, or private Skype sessions/consultation inquiries to: barry@starchivoreandrunning.com

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Sandra Robinson

Sandra Robinson is an HCPC registered independent speech and language therapist, who specialises in supporting adults with acquired dysphagia (including tracheostomy).

Sandra has an interest in exploring the remediation or reversal of dysphagia symptoms through a plant-based diet as well as traditional rehabilitation approaches.

Based in Worcestershire, providing 1:1 therapy within commuting distance, and UK-wide training in dysphagia and promoting plant-based diets to organisations and companies.

Website: littleorchardtherapies.co.uk
Email: sandra@littleorchardtherapies.co.uk
Tel: 07473 769713

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Dr Cecilia Serban

Dr Cecilia Serban is medical doctor and Certified Health Coach based in London. She has a passion for plant-based nutrition and lifestyle-related health issues. Coaching sessions are personalised and goal directed and done on a one on one / couples basis either by phone or internet. Cecilia also runs talks and workshops to address behaviour change in order to achieve a healthy plant-based diet.

Email: ceciliahealthcoaching@gmail.com
Facebook: Ceciliahealthcoaching

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Mark Stephens, Plant-Based Nutrition Coach

Level 5 Advanced Sport and Exercise Nutrition, Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition (Winchester University)

Mark coaches clients with evidence-based advice to achieve their nutrition related goals. His specific areas of experience include the transition from animal to plant-based diets, weight management and providing support to vegan athletes who are aiming to optimise their training programmes. 

Mark has been vegan for ten years and enjoys sharing his practical experience and knowledge! He works with clients in person (Bath area) and online.

Website: bitofthegoodstuff.com

Email: bitofthegoodstuff@gmail.com 

Tel: 07803 886106

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Dr Keval Shah

Dr Keval Shah is a cosmetic dentist based in Bushey and Milton Keynes. He provides a diverse range of treatments from general dentistry, orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry. He is a CFAST- (clear braces) provider, which means he can transform your smile using tooth alignment solutions. His training in special care dentistry gives him the ability and skill to help nervous patients too.

Keval is passionate about educating his patients about the benefits of wholesome plant-based nutrition, the role it plays in preventing chronic diseases, which are in turn intimately connected with the health of the mouth and oral cavity.

Website: busheydentalsurgery.co.uk
Email: keval.a.shah@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 07894 719 374

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Despina Marselou

Dietitian specializing in clinical nutrition and immunology (Bsc, Msc)
Based in Greece. Available for Skype consultations.

Website: www.feedyourimmunity.com

Email: marseloudespina@gmail.com
Skype name: despina.marselou
Instagram: @feedyourimmunity

 

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Lisa Simon RD Ba(Hons), Bsc(Hons)

After graduating with a first class honours degree in Nutrition and Dietetics in 2014, I worked in the NHS as a general dietitian for 2 years before specialising in gastroenterology. I have recently left the NHS after 5 years to work as a freelance dietitian, with a special interest in plant based nutrition.

Email: tip-top-tum@outlook.com
Instagram:@tiptoptumdietitian
Twitter: @tiptoptumRD

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Rohini Bajekal Nutrition (MA Oxon, MSc Nutrition and Food Sciences, Dip IBLM)

Whole Foods Plant Based Nutritionist supporting clients with evidence-based advice. Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner with a diploma from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

Special interests include transitioning to a vegan diet, weight management, women’s health and vegan pregnancy.

One-to-one consultations are held at various locations in London or via Skype. Available for workshops and talks around the UK.

Website: www.rohinibajekal.com
Email: rohinibajekal@gmail.com
Tel: 07903 423701

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Ruby RJ Berridge Therapeutic & Clinical Nutritionist

Plant-based nutritionist, specifically interested in women’s health, digestive issues, arthritis and autoimmunity disorders.

1-2-1 appointments at the Health & Wellbeing Clinics in Sheffield, St Annes (Lancs) and Grimsby

Consultations via telephone/Skype
Website: www.berrinutritious.com
E-mail: ruby-r-j-berridge@outlook.com
Tel: 07977 100077

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Gabriela Caruso Kandir, BSc, MSc, ANutr

Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr), MSc Applied Human Nutrition, Plant-Based Nutrition certificate

One-to-one consultations over the phone, skype or in person (Northamptonshire). Also available in other locations for group consultations and workshops.

I offer support for those who would like to transition from animal to plant-based foods, making sure the process is easy and long lasting. I also offer guidance for vegans who are unsure about their eating habits and want a healthier approach. I work with athletes that are aiming to improve their endurance/strength/athletic performance.

Website: www.nutritionwithgabi.com
Email: info@nutritionwithgabi.com
Tel: 07807 524834
Instagram: Nutrition_with_gabi
Facebook: Vegan.nutritionist.Gabi

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Sharon Collins PhD, Plant-Based Nutrition Coach

Level 5 Certified Nutritional Therapist, Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition (Winchester University)

I support clients with evidence-based advice to achieve their nutrition goals, ensuring that the process is easy, fun and sustainable. My specific areas of expertise include the transition from animal to plant-based diets; weight management; women’s health; and supporting vegans that are looking to adopt more healthy eating habits.

Having been vegan myself for over nine years, I have lots of practical experience and knowledge to share with my clients!

I work with individuals and couples in person (Bath area) and via Skype/Zoom.

Website: bitofthegoodstuff.com
Email: goodstuffsharon@gmail.com
Tel: 07748 108522

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Leila Dehghan, MD, MSc (Nutr), ANutr

Plant-based nutritionist promoting a whole food plant-based eating for weight management, prevention or recovery from lifestyle diseases.

Available for consultations in London or via Skype
Website: www.leiladqifit.com
Email: leila_dehghanzaklaki@yahoo.com
Tel: 07500 663786
Instagram: plantpowered_qi_nutrition
Facebook: Dr Leila D – Plant-Powered Qi Nutrition

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Elena Holmes BSc (psychology); MSc (Nutritional Therapy)

Registered Nutritional Therapist/Registered Nutritionist mBANT. Independent researcher for the Vegan Society. Long-term vegan athlete. Promotes whole foods plant-based diet.
Offers 1-2-1 consultations (in clinic and on Skype) and educational talks.

Website: www.elenahealthfood.com
Email: info@elenahealthfood.com
Tel: 07503 994714
Facebook: elenahealthandfood

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Rachel Huban Dip Nutritional Therapy

Cork, Ireland

I’m a plant-based nutritionist, specializing in pre & post pregnancy.

I support women to have a healthy, well planned, plant-based pregnancy so they feel confident and at ease. The 4th trimester is also a huge focus of mine to reduce the chance of postnatal depletion.

Website: www.hubanhealth.com
Email: rachel@hubanhealth.com
Facebook: @hubanhealth
Instagram: @hubanhealth

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Karen Lee (RGN, BSc, DipNT)

The Sensitive Foodie Kitchen

Courses, workshops and on-line programmes promoting the why and how to eat delicious whole plant-based food. Provides accessible, practical information for anyone interested in the food-health connection, but has a specific focus on food intolerances, autoimmune conditions and other long-term health challenges.

Author of Eat Well Live Well with The Sensitive Foodie

Website: www.thesensitivefoodiekitchen.com
Email: karen@thesensitivefoodiekitchen.com
Tel: 07969 984997
Instagram: lee.foodie
Facebook: TheSensitiveFoodie

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Karine Stephan, MA (Hons), DipION, CNHC, mBANT

London-based registered Nutritional Therapist.

One-to-one consultations in London or via Skype. Talks and workshops.

Interests: plant-based pregnancy nutrition, plant-based weaning, family nutrition, stress and anxiety.

Website: www.happylivingnutrition.co.uk
Email: karine@happylivingnutrition.co.uk
Tel: 07986 640034
Instagram: happylivingnutrition

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Julie Stewart Nutrition MAPharmT, Dip CNM, mBANT, CNHC

Based in Horsham, West Sussex and Central London

Providing nutritional support for those interested in a plant based way of eating.
Passionate about helping you create a better you. Individual, group and corporate sessions. One to one office appointments, Skype calls available. Please see my website for further information.

Website: www.juliestewartnutrition.com

Email: julie@juliestewartnutrition.com

Tel: 07932 952423

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juliestewartnutrition/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/julie_stewart_nutrition

 

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